plastdipped my rims

wfmrules3 · 03-24-2012, 04:16 PM

I plastidipped my rims yesterday. I am extremely happy with the outcome. I did about 5 coats which was roughly 2 1/2 cans. It'll hold me over for a while to save up some money for some new rims.

Sorry for the bad picture....I'll try to get some better one's tomorrow.

haggomyeggo · 03-24-2012, 04:24 PM

Ok I guess I'm sold now. I have a red with sport wheels and I've been on the fence...
I'm gonna go for it. I've already did the fangs and rear. Guess rims and door handles are next...

But I'm still in for more pics...

I am worried about getting even coats woth the complex design of the wheels

wfmrules3 · 03-24-2012, 04:41 PM

I would go for it for sure. I've had it for like a day and gotten more compliments on my car than the 2 months I've had it.

as long as you take your time and apply enough coats you can get it pretty much perfect. If you are super anal I would be hesitant. I would say anywhere from 5 feet out they look perfect. If you get really close you can see imperfections but for 18 bucks and 3 hours of my time I couldn't be happier. Good luck and I'll get some more pics up tomorrow. Unfortunately it is raining or I'd be out looking for some more compliments.

LakeShow · 03-24-2012, 04:45 PM

Damn can't see anything in that pic.

wfmrules3 · 03-24-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Damn can't see anything in that pic.

red car, black rims.

I got rid of my iphone for a free blackberry from work. There is a reason blackberry's are going to be obsolete in a year. 1mp camera.

LakeShow · 03-24-2012, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wfmrules3

red car, black rims.

I got rid of my iphone for a free blackberry from work. There is a reason blackberry's are going to be obsolete in a year. 1mp camera.

That explains a lot haha.

whoady4shoady · 03-26-2012, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wfmrules3

I plastidipped my rims yesterday. I am extremely happy with the outcome. I did about 5 coats which was roughly 2 1/2 cans. It'll hold me over for a while to save up some money for some new rims.

Sorry for the bad picture....I'll try to get some better one's tomorrow.

How would I go about doing this? Is it an easy DIY project? How much did it run you? Thanks.

Super Red Z · 03-26-2012, 04:11 PM

Wow I also plastic dip my rim.The funny thing we did in the same day,same amount of can, and same car color.But I did only four layers.This will stay while my forged rims is on the way.Happy that we both have a good outcome.By the way nice car and nice color choice.Here is mine..........

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LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Damn can't see anything in that pic. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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Super Red Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bangkok to LA Posts: 477 Drives: 09 370Z red Nav Rep Power: 15	Wow I also plastic dip my rim.The funny thing we did in the same day,same amount of can, and same car color.But I did only four layers.This will stay while my forged rims is on the way.Happy that we both have a good outcome.By the way nice car and nice color choice.Here is mine.......... __________________ FI SS 12" resenator / ERZ HFCs / Swifts / K&N / rear Fog light / 20" VENACI WHEELS / Ichiba v2 / Sibon GT-R CF hood

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haggomyeggo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: IL Posts: 1,723 Drives: Steves old cars Rep Power: 17	Ok I guess I'm sold now. I have a red with sport wheels and I've been on the fence... I'm gonna go for it. I've already did the fangs and rear. Guess rims and door handles are next... But I'm still in for more pics... I am worried about getting even coats woth the complex design of the wheels

03-24-2012, 04:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
wfmrules3 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 51 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 13	I would go for it for sure. I've had it for like a day and gotten more compliments on my car than the 2 months I've had it. as long as you take your time and apply enough coats you can get it pretty much perfect. If you are super anal I would be hesitant. I would say anywhere from 5 feet out they look perfect. If you get really close you can see imperfections but for 18 bucks and 3 hours of my time I couldn't be happier. Good luck and I'll get some more pics up tomorrow. Unfortunately it is raining or I'd be out looking for some more compliments.